“The best ideas come from many minds with multiple perspectives and varying life experiences. That’s what excites me about the work of archi-treasures. They are the vehicle for these great minds throughout Chicago to express their voice through participatory design.”
-Julianne Scherer-Johnson
Over 15 Years of Arts-based Community Development:
- 22 communities served
- 79 design workshops facilitated
- 121 community projects completed
- 180 project artists hired
- 775 youth employed
- 1895 volunteers deployed
The impact of archi-treasures are both tangible and intangible. Participants in archi-treasures projects:
- Feel that they are more socially connected
- Are proud of what they’ve made and where they live
- Are engaged with their community and understand the importance of volunteerism
- Have a greater connection and sense of respect for what’s around them
Short term impacts include:
- Increased knowledge of community assets (people and places)
- Teambuilding, critical thinking, and personal expression skills
- Self esteem in residents
- Increased community pride
- Improved understanding of the value of civic involvement
- Interconnected and intergenerational participation
- Exposure to creative professionals
Long term impacts include:
- Socioeconomic mobility
- Increased local volunteerism
- Improved social responsibility
- Lowered crime rate and recidivism
- Economic development
- Safer neighborhoods
We are proud of these accomplishments and their effect on the communities in which we work, and encourage you to join us as we continue our work.